Canada/ USA Flashcards
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What is the British North America Act?
The British North America Act was enacted on July 1, 1867, creating Canada from four provinces.
What type of government does Canada have?
Canada has a constitutional monarchy and a representative democracy.
What are the two houses of the Canadian Parliament?
The two houses of the Canadian Parliament are the House of Commons and the Senate.
What is the economic system in Canada?
Canada has a capitalist economy, but it is more socialist than the USA.
What significant event occurred on July 4, 1776, in the USA?
The Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation were adopted.
What is the Constitution of the USA?
The Constitution of the USA was ratified in 1790.
What are the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791.
What type of government does the USA have?
The USA is a republic and a representative democracy.
What is a colony?
A colony is a small settlement owned by a parent nation state; it is not a nation state.
Who are the strongest nation states historically?
The strongest nation states include England, France, Spain, the Dutch, Germans, and Russians.
What are the main cultural groups in Canada?
Canada’s main cultural groups include First Nations, English, French, and German.
What are the main cultural groups in America?
America’s main cultural groups include Spanish, French, and English.
What is the significance of the War of 1812?
The War of 1812 was an American attack on Canada, highlighting differences in conflict resolution between the two nations.
How does Canada protect its citizens?
Canada protects its citizens through the Constitution.
How does the USA protect its citizens?
The USA protects its citizens through the Bill of Rights.
What is the purpose of checks and balances in the USA?
Checks and balances are designed to prevent tyranny and ensure no single branch of government becomes too powerful.
What is the impeachment process in the USA?
If the president is guilty of treason or bribery, the House of Representatives can initiate impeachment, which must be approved by a two-thirds majority in the Senate.
What does the 1st Amendment protect?
The 1st Amendment protects freedom of speech, press, assembly, the right to petition the president, and freedom of religion.
What does the 2nd Amendment protect?
The 2nd Amendment protects the right to bear arms.
What does the 13th Amendment signify?
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, known as the Emancipation Proclamation of 1865.
What does the 19th Amendment guarantee?
The 19th Amendment guarantees women’s suffrage, ratified in 1920.
What does the 21st Amendment do?
The 21st Amendment ends the prohibition of alcohol, ratified in 1933.
What does the 22nd Amendment limit?
The 22nd Amendment limits the presidency to two terms, ratified in 1951.
Who is the official head of state of Canada?
De Jure, the monarch of England is the official head of state; De Facto, the Prime Minister acts as the head of state.
